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  1. Views on various suppliers

    in General

    Posted

    Gday all.

    Just wanted to get some feedback on various suppliers I’m looking at for parts etc.

    Comments on any or all of these would be great.

    Woollies for rubber trim etc

     Vintage chrome company in Carlisle for rechroming stuff. 

    Jigsaw Racing for suspension and brakes

    Superflex for polyprop bushes etc

    Park Lane Classics for seats and interior trim (Owen there is being very slow at responding to me)

    Any help much appreciated.

    Richard

  2. GT6 Loom

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    16 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    It's actually wee buns to fit... if you string it along the car, you'll find wires sticking out right beside one component or other, so you just know that's where they go. It's difficult (I'll not say impossible) to seriously mess up the connections. The most nerve-wracking bit will be the first time you attach a battery; you're looking for sparks or smoke.... :wacko:

    Yes I’m actually looking forward to that stage as it will mean I’m making progress !  I did it fine with my Stag, but it helped that I’d also done the dismantling and followed a friend’s advice to label EVERY terminal as I removed it. The person who dismantled the GT6 unfortunately used shears to remove the loom.........

  3. GT6 Loom

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Received my new GT6 harness set from Autosparks this morning and I’ve got to say I’m very impressed. Shiny new and neatly bagged up and most importantly for me all the terminal connectors are attached !  Looking forward to reconciling it with a wiring diagram in about six months from now......!!

  5. New member with a second Triumph !

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Anglefire said:

    Don't forget David Manners - a Jag specialist originally, but do have a good supply of parts.

    I have bought stuff from Rimmers (Found them ok on quality and price) , Moss, Canley Classics and the club shop and the odd bit off ebay.

    Ah !  Thanks a lot for this - I had come across them before and then lost the name. They look useful. Richard

  8. New member with a second Triumph !

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    Hi guys - don't trouble to reply to this as I'm just using this post to store a wee list of parts suppliers thanks to all of you and my own exploration.

     

    Rimmers (last resort !)

    T D Fitchett

    Moss Europe

    Paddocks

    Canley Classics

    Mick Dolphin

    Chic Doig

    David Manners

    Hocky in Stirling (Stag supremo for those who are interested but has a pal with GT6 stuff)

    Park Lane Classics

    Merlin Motorsport

    classiccarspares.co.uk

    Littleport Boat Haven for sunroof parts

    ANGclassiccarparts

    Namrick Nuts and Bolts

    Carbuilder Specialists

     

     

     

     

  11. Strange Commission Numbers

    in My car's history

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    Two things from the dusty caverns of the GT6 section of the memory:

    MK3 GT6 started at KE1, so a number starting with a 1 will certainly be a MK3.

    The 'O' at the end usually denotes overdrive, and there should be a slight gap between the '0' and the number just before.

    As Doug says ME is a Triumph saloon engine.

    That Austin Morris plate reminds me of one I used to have on a Mini; it's certainly not Triumph.

    Thanks Colin.  That’s very interesting and explains the “O” after my number in the log book. DVLA have of course printed it as a zero on the end of the number which confuses !

  12. Strange Commission Numbers

    in My car's history

    Posted

    37 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said:

    KE11834 would be a GT6 MK2 commission number, but yours is a MK3, I think? Mk3 commission numbers start KE2, So something wrong there.  The engine number should also start KE for a GT6 but not the same number as the commission. ME is a Triumph 2000 mk2 engine. Not sure what D is from.

    It's all in here:

    http://triumphspitfire.com/Ref.html

    Interesting reading and some nice coloured wiring diagrams.

     

    Thanks Doug.  I think they are just duff commission plates from a previous restoration which is a pity.  Not sure if one can organise a new one anywhere ?  I think the log book number minus the last zero actually looks right as the page you referenced (which I have seen before and agree is excellent) suggests I’m a 1972 Mk III immediately following a change to the overdrive inhibitor switch.  I’m hoping your MkII comment isn’t quite right if you have another look ?  You’re right I’ve got a MkIII. 

  13. Strange Commission Numbers

    in My car's history

    Posted

    Good morning all.

    I've been removing the commission plates for a body dipping.

    The numbers look really odd to me !

    Car No. XK2S1-98514A, on a black plate headed "Austin Morris Group, British Leyland UK Ltd"....

    Body Number position has a red plate saying "Commission No." with the number D205 091411

    My log book commission number is KE118340, which I suspect is a mistake and should be KE11834.

    The engine number on the log book is ME52803HE, although I know I've got a new engine.

    I think a previous owner has muddled some commission plates - any thoughts on this lot ?

    Richard

  16. GT6 Mk3 Door handle removal

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    On 30/08/2017 at 9:41 AM, dougbgt6 said:

    Pete, very resourceful! I found myself short of a star lock, they are used in several places on the cars. Being of duller wits I bought a 50 piece selection box of Fleabay. A worthwhile investment for a fiver.

    Hi Doug. Could you give me an eBay reference for these ?

  18. GT6 Loom

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    On 04/11/2017 at 5:30 PM, Darren Groves said:

    www.autosparks.co.uk do wiring harnesses for lots of classics, all complete with bulb holders etc. and ready to fit.  You'll have to work out where it all connects from the wiring diagram, but you can't go far wrong. 

    Darren 

    Thanks Darren. I’d already been recommended to go there so that’s ideal to hear re the connectors etc.

  19. GT6 Loom

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Hi all.

     

    Can anyone recommend one of the suppliers of new looms for the GT6 ?  In particular, I'm interested to know who if anyone, supplies looms with terminals already attached, or even with them labelled !  I can obviously get hold of a wiring diagram and I'm happy to work it all out, but just wondered if any one option did it better than others.  Thanks a lot.

  21. GT6 Seats

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi all.

    Any recommendations for who to go to for replacement seat foams and covers ?  I’ve seen a number of decent looking suppliers but there may be a known good one.  Non-headrest seats with recliners.  Has anyone had experience of finding foams with more thigh support and particularly more lumbar support ?

    Finally, has anyone had success with raising the front of the squabs by some sort of bracket arrangement to improve posture for a taller person ?

    Many thanks for any help.

  22. New member with a second Triumph !

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted

    On 03/09/2017 at 9:27 PM, Pete Lewis said:

    canley classics, mick dolphin, james paddock ,  td fitchetts  , dont forget club shop, and so on.  ....many have their own preference  base on service  etc.

    realy its  search around , 

    get the car valuation from  the club as soon as its in condition is  getting ready .   often the value is far  more than you think

    Pete

    Thanks Pete. Good advice. 

     

  25. New member with a second Triumph !

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted

    Hi all. Existing Stag owner (my Dads car originally and a bare metal restoration five years ago). Thought I'd maybe cured myself of the urge but I owned two Spitfires in my youth and always lusted after a GT6. Now I've just bought one, and to make matters worse it's a half completed restoration. It's gorgeous and I'm really looking forward to putting it together. 

    As a newcomer to the GT6 I would welcome any input on good and bad things to do in the resto. It's a K Reg Mk III with transverse rear spring and overdrive. Also any useful suppliers of parts other than the Brothers would be good. 

    Thanks for any help you can offer. 

    Richard

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